Crane Operator

About This Role

Operating a crane for bridge and highway repair, construction, and maintenance projects, along with other public works activities, is the core of this full-time role. The position requires greater skill and knowledge compared to a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator II due to the complex nature of the equipment and increased responsibility for others. The work is performed under direct supervision, with leeway for independent judgment in carrying out specific tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane to unload and load materials
• Perform regular inspections of crane
• Maintain daily log for crane
• Understand the bearing capacity of soils to ensure safe support for the crane and loads to be lifted
• Read load charts and determine safe loads and reach
• Ensure loads lifted meet rigging procedures
• Accurately estimate and/or determine weights of picks
• Communicate with supervisors, engineering, operators, and others about crane operations and requirements
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on crane and other equipment, such as changing oil, greasing, minor mechanical repairs, etc.
• Operate other specialized heavy equipment
• Transport equipment from one site to another
• Perform related tasks in the building and maintenance of roadways, flood control dams, drainage ditches, and other construction projects
• Assist in training
• Perform other related tasks as required

Requirements

• Three (3) years of satisfactory experience in the operation of specialized heavy motor equipment such as Crane, Backhoe, Excavator, Loader, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of crane operation
• Thorough knowledge of crane maintenance
• Thorough knowledge of safe crane operation and load rigging
• Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations regarding crane operation such as OSHA 1926, and ANSI Code 30.5
• Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of other specialized heavy equipment
• Ability to make minor repairs
• Good manual dexterity
• Good mechanical ability
• Good visual acuity
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License appropriate for class
• Must pass drug screening prior to employment

Nice to have:

• Crane Operator Certification
• New York State: NCCCO Certification
• Outside of New York State and New York City: Certificate of Competence from DOL

Benefits

• Membership in the New York State retirement plan